2nd Annual Naches Pass Run, Aug 4

[Scarsman]

2[SUP]nd[/SUP] Annual Naches Pass Run​

Time to start making plans! Last year was kind of a flop, thanks to me breaking down right at the start, ( SORRY!!! ) and several people had to cancel. However, this year I promise it will be a great trip!

When:
Saturday, August 4th 2012

Where:
We will start at the west end of the Naches Pass Trail in NW Washington about 18 miles east of Enumclaw. We’ll cross the Cascades via the pass and then run some trails and rock fields on the east side, about 40 miles north of Yakima.

Trail details:
The pass is a 4x4 trail that follows a historic wagon route across the Cascades, and reaches an altitude of just over 4300 feet. It was an early branch off of the Oregon Trail to reach the Puget Sound. We will run it from west to east. The Pass is rated mostly easy with a few difficult, to more difficult spots. If it is rainy and wet, obviously the rating will go up accordingly. There are some pretty tight spots and steep hills. Crossing time should be 3-5 hours, depending on group size and whether we hit any other traffic. At the top is Government Meadows, where there is a cabin that can be used for camping. It is about a 300 yard walk from the trail, if people want to stop and check it out. The meadows are beautiful. If the trail gets to be too much for anyone, or some are short on time, there are several jump-off points onto Forest Service roads along the way for a faster exit.
Once across the pass we will spend time on some rock fields called Moon Rocks and Funny Rocks. If there is any time left in the day we will run some of the trails in the area.

Minimum Vehicle Requirements:

• 4X4
• At least one recovery point front and rear
• Spare tire
• Recommend equivalent ground clearance/breakover of stock H3
• Remove nerf bars/side steps

Of course any and all vehicle types are welcome, but for reference sake the pass can be done in a stock Hummer. Brush rake will be pretty much a guarantee. As stated above, on the pass there are tight spots, so vehicle damage is a distinct possibility. I did it in the snow and in the dark in my H2 without any damage, but H3slate can attest that there was absolutely zero room for error in a few spots. So driver beware!
UCP is not a must have for the pass. There are no extreme obstacles on the pass, just steep and tight. Once we get to the Moon and Funny Rocks, you can get as extreme or mild as you want. Or just sit back and watch!

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[Scarsman]

Minimum Gear Requirements:

• Recovery strap
• Basic tools
• First aid kit
• Food/water
  

Recommended Gear:

• Extra recovery straps/ropes
• Winch
• Hi-Lift jack
• Spare parts
• Emergency survival supplies
• Saw/ax
• CB or FRS radio
• 12V compressor/Powertank

Misc. Requirements:
A NW Forest Pass is required. A day pass is $5, or an annual pass is $30. They can be purchased from the Forest Service online, or they can also be purchased at our meeting point, the Greenwater General Store.

Meet point:
Greenwater General Store
58120 Wa-410 E
Enumclaw WA 98022
360-663-2357

This is the last stop for gas, snacks, etc. We will meet here at 9:00 AM, with a departure time of no later than 9:45 AM.Most cell phones don’t work out there, and those that do are very sketchy. If you are running late call the GeneralStore with an ETA. I will check with the clerk at 9:40 to see if anyone has checked in. If there is no word we will be leaving with whoever is there.

Communication:
CB channel 15, FRS radio channel 5

If you don’t have a radio we’ll make sure you are in the middle of the group so we don’t lose you.

End of day dinner:
Gold Creek Restaurant
18431 SR-410
Naches WA 98937
509-658-2503

Misc. info:
Let me know if you’re a "for sure" or a"maybe" and I will keep a running roster here. Once you're a "for sure," if you send me your name and number I will put together a contact list for everyone.


ROSTER:

For sure:
Scarsman
H3slate
Hummjay :wink:
A guy I know with a H1
Superpaul1976


Maybe:
Yarjammer
SGT-Wright
LagunaH1

 

[H3slate]

You know I will be there. I am bringing my two boys with me too. Can't wait!

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[SGT-Wright]

At this point in time I am a definate for being there. I had a blast last year.

 

[Yarjammer]

Put me down as a maybe... If I don't get tickets to the Watershed Festival at The Gorge I'll more than likely be all in.

 

[Scarsman]

Hey there! Haven't seen you around in a long time! Got you down.

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[Yarjammer]

Yeah, my truck is beyond pissing me off and I am avoiding the stealership; I refuse to let those a-holes epoxy my hood vent to my hood. Have you guys found any decent independent garages in the area?

 

[Scarsman]

Not me. I do all my own work, so the only thing I've had it in for is warranty work. For that I've used Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe. Been very very happy with them for that.

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[H3slate]

Yeah, my truck is beyond pissing me off and I am avoiding the stealership; I refuse to let those a-holes epoxy my hood vent to my hood. Have you guys found any decent independent garages in the area?

I don't know of any shops either. I do all the work on my truck myself. Only time I go to the dealer is to buy parts I can't get elsewhere.

My hood vent needs to get fixed too, but i think we should design a steel replacement piece to bolt in instead of gluing the plastic one down.

What issues are you having with your truck?

 

[Yarjammer]

I dealing with two issues, both of which are harder and harder t resist the urge to drive this thing off a cliff or through a GM dealer's showroom window and never looking back. I really love this truck but, sadly, I would rather trade it in than deal with the two f'ing issues that I shouldn't have to deal with on a truck that only has 55k miles on it.

Issue 1: The roof drains have gotten so bad that whenever it rains I get soaked from the OnStar mic and the trough around the sunroof while water runs down the inside of my windshield, out from around the Monsoon sub shroud, and my dome lights look like fishbowls. I have cleaned the front drains out twice and I can only be embarrassed coming into the office with a soaking wet crotch so many times and my wife has a serious mold allergy and I am worried about the moisture buildup. The stealership quoted an open ended $300 with little confidence it might be more than that. Even if they fixed it it is such a ****ty design that I'll be dealing with it again in the future. I like to do most of my own work except for interior work that requires ripping out trim; past experience has proven I do more harm than good.

Issue 2: My mileage has taken a 3-4 mpg dive and I was getting check engine lights and misfire code constantly but they would clear by the time I made it to O'reilly's (WTF!) I eventually switched over to using premium gas only and it seems to have ended the CEL's and code throwing. I am on my second engine and it is beyond the warranty period. Sadly, I would rather trade it in than deal with the two f'ing issues that I shouldn't have to deal with on a truck that only has 55k miles on it. I'm fine getting 10mpg if the truck worked flawlessly, didn't need premium, and it was primarily due to the heavy tires, accessories, and cargo.

 

[Hummjay]

For sure:
Scarsman
H3slate
SGT-Wright
Hummjay :wink:

LOL, Hey there Scars! Ya you're right-- Count me in! Good to know you've got faith in me that I'd be interested in going. Wouldn't wanna miss out on this one. Thanks for organizing this! :thumbs: Can't wait!

 

[Scarsman]

I knew you were still around here somewhere! Promise I wont screw it up this time!

 

[Hummjay]

I knew you were still around here somewhere! Promise I wont screw it up this time!

Ya I was MIA for a little while. Just got back into town and getting back in the swing. But no worries, Scars. You didn't screw it up the last time. :no: It was your axle that didn't want to cooperate that day. But we all worked together and it all worked out in the end. We'll conquer that trail this time around. Looking forward to it!

 

[Scarsman]

Don't forget! It's getting closer! arty:

 

[HUMMER INVESTMENTS]

Have you gotten the guy with the H1 to come out on a run yet?

 

[PacNWAg98]

Bummer! We'll be in Idaho that weekend, or we would totally be there! :shame:

On another note - have any of you ever done Colockum Off-Road trail in Eastern, WA?
We drove about 10 miles of it over Memorial Day weekend - and I would love to get a group to go back up this summer if there is interest.

Colockum Off-Road Trail Overview:
With its modern roots going back to the 1880s, Colockum Road between Wenatchee and Ellensburg was part of a larger system of routes in the Northwest linking California with British Columbia. It was an important cattle drive route connecting with the Caribou trail which came north from The Dalles, Oregon. In earlier times, the Colockum area was used by Native Americans as a rendezvous point and an Indian race track is still visible. Today much of the land is managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as a wildlife area. The road traverses Colockum Pass at 5373 feet.

Here are some photos that we took on the way up:

Let me know if any of you are interested in pulling together a quick trip sometime -

 

[Scarsman]

Have you gotten the guy with the H1 to come out on a run yet?

No, not yet. He is aware of this run, but doesn't know if he will be there yet or not.

That looks like some nice country Dave. We have not done any exploring on the east side of the mountains yet. But, with the restrictions on Evans Creeek now we will be doing so. We probably wont have time to get over there this month. Not sure about July yet.

 

[cbetts]

I wanted to make this run after hearing about it last year. *sigh* One day . . .

 

[H3slate]

I wanted to make this run after hearing about it last year. *sigh* One day . . .

Maybe we need to plan a trip for somewhere in the middle. There are some cool wheeling spots in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

 

[cbetts]

Maybe we need to plan a trip for somewhere in the middle. There are some cool wheeling spots in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Will not be happening this year for me. I have too many projects going on at work until about the end of April next year. I guess I need to put my foot down and demand some more openings for vacation.

 

[SGT-Wright]

Well sorry to say that I will have to change my status to tentative. The plant that I work at is closing this summer and I am being laid off mid July... The next place I am looking at for work covers the weekends, and who gets time off at a new job. I will update you when it gets closer to the date.

 

[Scarsman]

Sorry to hear about your job! Seems to be too common a problem these days. Keep us posted!

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[LagunaH1]

Hmmmmmm kinda a long drive but I'd love to see the pacific north west. Maaaaaybe.....

 

[Scarsman]

Do it! It would be well worth the drive!

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[Scarsman]

Just over a month away! Laguna, I have you down for maybe! The guy I know with the H1 said today he is going, so we have 4 for sure right now. 1-H1, 1-H2, and 2-H3s.